In recognition of his Life Time Contribution to Art, Dharmapada Award was presented to Padma Shri awardee sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo by Odisha Lalit Kala Academy.
"Dharmapada Award in recognition of Life Time Contribution to Art was presented to Shilp Guru Sudarshan Sahoo, Padmashree Awardee Sculptor by Odisha Lalit Kala Academy on August 10, 2020," said the Academy.
Jyoti Prakash Pgrahi, Minister of Odia Literature and Culture, Odisha along with President of the Academy and others visited Sudarshan Arts and Crafts Village, Bhubaneswar and presented a Plaque, Angabastra along with a cheque of Rs 1 lakh.
After a tour of the crafts village, Sahoo presented the pictorial Book on his life "Sudarshan Sahoo - a Legacy Set in Stone" to the Minister.
( With inputs from ANI )